First thing's first - episode two is much better than, so please keep an open mind until you watch both! Next, and more importantly, it's frustrating (but of course expected) to see all of the butthurt comments whining and crying about this season's focus on women leads and an indigenous people - don't worry, straight white men are doing JUST FINE in Hollywood and they aren't going ANYWHERE anytime soon.
While FAR FAR FAR from being perfect, the drastically different scenery and, yes, the focus on women leads and indigenous people provide a much-needed fresh perspective in the American crime genre (once again - don't worry, straight white men will be just fine). As a season of True Detective, it of course doesn't compare to past seasons. At the same time, the attachment of "Night Country" to the title gives me the impression that the producers intentionally took a different route.
Also, stop complaining about the presence of spiritual/otherworldly elements. "Supernatural" isn't just a ficticious plot device here, as some cultures place importance on such things. Be a decent human being and understand that other cultures/beliefs/ways of life exist (and deserve to be represented in mainstream film/TV).
After watching episode two, I really wish aspects of it were incorporated in episode one (character development, plot points) because, as I said, it was much better - so please don't give up on this season yet!
While FAR FAR FAR from being perfect, the drastically different scenery and, yes, the focus on women leads and indigenous people provide a much-needed fresh perspective in the American crime genre (once again - don't worry, straight white men will be just fine). As a season of True Detective, it of course doesn't compare to past seasons. At the same time, the attachment of "Night Country" to the title gives me the impression that the producers intentionally took a different route.
Also, stop complaining about the presence of spiritual/otherworldly elements. "Supernatural" isn't just a ficticious plot device here, as some cultures place importance on such things. Be a decent human being and understand that other cultures/beliefs/ways of life exist (and deserve to be represented in mainstream film/TV).
After watching episode two, I really wish aspects of it were incorporated in episode one (character development, plot points) because, as I said, it was much better - so please don't give up on this season yet!